Wiser Now Catalog
Wiser Now Books
Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving - an ABC Guide
People with Alzheimer's disease always make sense to themselves.
Featuring Kathy's trademark blend of practicality and light - heartedness, this book will provide family and professional caregivers answers they can instantly use and advice that is both palatable and compassionate
Price $7.95 plus shipping & handling
Activities of Daily living - an ADL Guide for Alzheimer's Care
Activities of Daily Living.
When people have Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, it's essential to tune into their perspective and see logic from their point of view. This reader-friendly, entertaining and informative book provides instant assistance for both family and professional caregivers.
Price $7.95 plus shipping & handling
These companion books are available as a set.
Price $15.00 plus shipping & handling
Also consider purchasing in bulk for quantity discounts.
Getting to Know the Life Stories of Older Adults
Activities for Building Relationships
Comes with CD
Nine in-depth group exercises and more than 30 informal mini-exercises cover broad topics such as individuals' backgrounds, personal preferences, and social history. Games, discussion, storytelling, and other interactive methods are used to reveal participants' unique characteristics, experiences, and interests.
Price $39.95, plus shipping & handling
Recommended: Purchase the companion books, Alzheimer's Basic Caregiving - an ABC Guide and Activities of Daily Living - an ADL Guide for Alzheimer's Care, at the same time.
Please contact kathy@wisernow.com if you run into any difficulties in ordering.
If you would prefer to send a check, click here for a downloadable order blank
Wiser Now Downloadables
Wiser Now Newsletter -
Alzheimer's Disease Caregiver Tips
Light-hearted practicality in a downloadable version.
Old information has been updated and new topics are being tackled, but the user-friendly format is largely unchanged. This newsletter makes a great training tool for staff and provides easy-to-accept, easy-to-use advice for family caregivers. The monthly features still include a main topic, resources, and upbeat encouragement.
Sign up and each month you will be able to access your members downloadable version of the current issue via email.
To subscribe, click the link below, follow the directions and sign up for your members account then continue to the check out page.
Price: One year subscription: $36
Brain Aerobics Weekly
Wiser Now approaches mind stretching activities with three goals:
- Reduce stress (Relaxed learners learn more)
- Have fun (Laughter brings oxygen to your brain to literally "freshen" your thinking) and
- Build self esteem (by exploring your strengths and interests)
Bonus: When you sign up, you will receive a free downloadable booklet on learning styles, surveys and tips.
Then each week you will also receive a downloadable package of five activities.
Plus, each day will also contain a brief "extra" - a joke, a bit of trivia, a quote, a tip.
Plus, each week you will also be given access to a supplemental page, for those who need it, on how to adapt these activities for a person with mild to moderate memory loss or dementia.
To subscribe, click the link below, follow the directions and sign up for your members account then continue to the check out page.
Price: $40 for 6 months,
Price: $60.00 for a full year subscription
Please contact kathy@wisernow.com if you run into any difficulties in ordering.
If you would prefer to send a check, click here for a downloadable order blank
Wiser Now Return policy
Satisfaction guaranteed. Book purchases will be refunded in full, minus shipping charges, upon return to Wiser Now at 11949 Whistling Way, Lakewood Ranch, FL 34202. Downloadable subscriptions will be refunded on a pro-rated basis according to the unused portion.